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Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder technique; with free project sheet & video tutorial


I joined quite a few swaps featuring our newest group of Online Exclusives and this is one of the cards I made:

It features the Changing Leaves bundle seen here.  It includes a stamp & die bundle AND a coordinating hybrid embossing folder as well. 

I used two different embossing techniques on this card. If you look closely at the die-cut leaf you'll see there's ink in the recessed part of the leaf.  That was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I cut & embossed the leaves.  Please watch the video here to see how it's done. 

My colors include the new Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow with White. I also ran a piece of Basic Beige CS through the clean folder and added ink with a blending brush afterwards. 

In the two cards below you'll see that the Beige card stock looks different.  The left card was done by blending Mossy Meadow ink very lightly over the textured CS. The right card was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I textured it. Two totally different results! Again; watch the video below to see how it's done. 

For the greetings I used another new Online Exclusive stamp set called Everyday Greetings. It's a fabulous greeting set. See it here. 

The oval die-cut is from a new set of dies called Greetings of the Season dies seen here. They're paired with a stamp set but are great on their own too. 

Did you know that Online Exclusives simply mean that they're seen online and not in any printed publication? Anyone can order them! See them all here; there are tons of them! 

Or print this flyer to see them all. Download July 24-OnlineExclusivesRelease

Click on the following link to get the free project sheet for this card: Download Changing Leaves textured diagonal card

I share a few cards using this gorgeous new Changing Leaves bundle in the video below; I hope you watch it! 

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  • ‘Ornament’ Christmas cards for quick & easy card making!


    We're making ornament cards on tonight's Stamp with Me Live.  It's a quick & easy idea for your Christmas cards!


    The designer paper is the Santa Express seen here.  It's filled with lots of great patterns; not just Santas & trains.  

    Join me here Live at 7:30 pm CT.  The video will be on my YouTube channel by Tuesday, November 29th too. 

    I chose an 'easy' card so those who feel rushed in getting their Christmas cards made. Plus these cards use your DSP and an embossing folder too; both make a card special. 
     
    I added a Wonderful Snowflake to the designer paper circle for a quick, beautiful iridescent element.  These snowflakes will be well discounted on Thursday with the Last Chance List seen here: Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance
     
    The greeting is from the Joyful Flurry stamp set. 
     
    Join me here when I share some tips on making these fun and easy cards tonight. 
     
    Gather these supplies:
    • Card bases 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • White or neutral background layer 3 3/4" X 5", will be textured
    • Another layer 4" X 5 1/4"
    • 'ornament' circles cut from DSP – mine are almost 3" around
    • Silver or gold paper (or other) for the top of the ornament
    • Twine or thin ribbon
    Other items: Greeting stamps, ink, embossing folder, snowflakes
     
    I made one card into an easy fun fold by folding the front of the card base back on itself. For this one I chose to add greetings from the Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set. 

    The card base is Mint Macaron with White & Poppy Parade accents. 

    To catch all of my videos, follow me on my FB page here.  Or on YouTube here.   

      

    Which do you like better?  

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  • 2022 Holiday Carryover List & Last Chance Sale list is here!


    They've announced which Holiday catalog products will carry over and which ones will retire. 

    The sales period starts December 1st and they are while supplies last. 

    Click here to see the carryover list.

    Click here to see the Last Chance list.  Select items are reduced from 20-60%!! 

     

    I shared this fun card on Tuesday's FB Live this week.  Here's a link to the video.  

    It's a wiper card featuring the Christmas Lights bundle and the Santa Express designer paper.  

    The colors include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron and Blushing Bride.  Of course they came from the colors in the Santa Express DSP.  This paper will be 40% off starting December 1st with the Last Chance sale.  But remember it's while supplies last!  

    Inks include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron, White Craft & Blushing Bride.  The 'Joy' greeting is from the Brightest Glow stamp set.

    Here are the measurements of each piece.  But honestly to figure out how to put it together you may want to watch the video.  

    • Shaded Spruce 8 1/2" X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", 8 1/2" X 2" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", inside
      piece is 2" X 1" scored at 1" to the corner diagonally
      • Mint Macaron 5 1/4" X 4"
      • Blushing Bride 5 1/4" X 1" & scraps for snowflakes
      • DSP 1 1/8" X 4" for right side, 2 pieces at 1 3/8" X 1 3/4" for left
      • White 5 1/4" X 4" for back and scraps for snowflakes & oval greeting

    Here's a photo of the wiper mechanism.  This is the scored end of the 8 1/2" X 2" layer. 


    It's a super fun card to open and then open again and again!  There are endless possibilities to add to your wiper pop-up; think greetings, animals, balloons, stars….  

    Here’s the project sheet for you with measurements and product list Download Christmas Lights Wiper card Nov 2022

    The Christmas Lights bundle includes the stamped snowflakes and these pretty snowflake die-cuts too. 

    The oval die-cut is from the All That dies in the Annual catalog.  The embossing folder is Wintry; in the Annual catalog. 

    Here's the video; click on the photo to watch it.  

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  • 2 more fun fold card ideas for you; from the Flowerbugs!


    Happy Thanksgiving!!  I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend and spend it with friends or maybe stamping!

    We'll be with our kids in Fargo and besides enjoying our turkey dinner we'll be playing games, going to an escape room and I'll be addressing some Christmas cards too.  

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    Here are more of our Flowerbug's Team swaps featuring fancy folds.  

    Candy made this 'book binding' card with the Kindest Gnomes; see it here.  


    Measurements are: 

    • Cherry Cobbler card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
    • DSP 1" X 4" on the 'binding', 1/2" X 4" strip across
    • Evergreen layer 4" square

     

    Roxann made this amazing Diamond Fold card.  She used the Splendid Day specialty designer paper from the 2022 Holiday Catalog; seen here. 

    Her colors include Petal Pink &Soft Sea Foam. It's finished size is 5" square so it does not fit into a standard A2 size envelope.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5" X 10".  Score at 2 1/2" & 5".  You'll find the upper center at 2 1/2" and make a mark.  From the top, cut down on both sides to the first score line, removing those upper corners. 
    • Then make a mark from the bottom up on each side at the 7 1/2" mark.  Cut from the bottom center; also at 2 1/2", and cut to the 7 1/2" mark, removing the bottom outer corners. 
    • Soft Sea Foam squares are 3 1/4"
    • Designer paper squares are 3"

    Maybe someday I'll create one of these and share how it's done. It's a neat card!  

    I sure have some talented Team Members, don't I?  They always impress me with their creativity, colors and ingenuity.  

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    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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